Synopsis
A veritable master class in appraising art pottery, this authoritative guide includes an introduction to the subject, covering such topics as buying and selling, care and security, materials, decorations, periods, and styles. All the key studios of American art pottery are featured including Paul Revere, Rookwood, Grueby Faience, Dedham, Volkmar, and Taco. A directory of specialists, galleries, and museums, and a glossary of useful terms make this an invaluable resource for collectors.
About the Author
David Rago has been a specialist in the subject for 30 years. A prolific author and writer, he is founder of the magazine Style: 1900 and Modernism Magazine. Rago serves as an appraiser on PBS' hit Antiques Roadshow series and owns an e-commerce/educational site dedicated to the sale and auction of 20th Century decorative art. Suzanne Perrault has been involved in the Arts & Crafts field since 1986. An independent dealer and freelance associate for David Rago, she has been their principal auction cataloguer since 1991, and manages the Perrault-Rago Gallery.
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